Announcements

Dear LA,

Thank you for coming together to celebrate 2018 and ring in 2019! This year’s theme is LA Dreams. What is your dream for LA? We posed this question to 5th & 6th graders across the county, and their art and words inspire the 3D projection art you will see on City Hall tonight. Let’s dance, laugh, hug, make new friends and countdown to the new year!

Safety

Safety for everyone is número uno. Event entrance protocol includes mandatory bag checks, pat downs and metal detector wands for all patrons. To ensure lines move as quickly as possible, please plan ahead and read all event info below to know what is allowed and what is prohibited. Early arrival is recommended. Your patience is appreciated.

Getting Through Bag Check

All bags will be checked upon entry to event space. Please do not bring the following items to this event:

A Note for Beautiful Los Angeles

This is a space for unity – where Angelenos and visitors from all around the world can celebrate together. Any bullying, discrimination, or hateful acts are not allowed in this space. If you are an attendee, and you see something, reach out to security or staff (they will be wearing pink vests) for assistance.

No outside beverages including juice and soda (sealed juice boxes are the only exception). Only empty, non glass water bottles are allowed. Park water fountains and water for purchase booths will be available in the event space. Food trucks will be available along 1st Street.

Have a Ball But Please No Alcohol

This will be an alcohol-free, family-friendly event; no beer garden or point of purchase. No alcohol is permitted in the event space.

Projections

Food Trucks

Art Installations

In the Arthur J. Memorial Fountain, sponsored by German Light Products (GLP) and on the Fountain Overlook.

Photo Booths

Snap the final photos of 2018 at one of our photo booths, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente.

Student Art Gallery

Projected on the LA County Hall of Records

This year’s N.Y.E.L.A. is all about L.A. DREAMS!✨ Celebrating the future of L.A. County imagined through the collective thoughtfulness and creativity of its children. Attendees will enjoy the work of L.A. County 5th & 6th graders, whose dreams inspired the 3D animated countdown.

Event Map

Don’t miss out. Event maps will be available at the Grand Park info booths. Sign up for our e-mail newsletter at one of the booths and get a fun glow wand (while supplies last).

located at South Figueroa Street and 7th Street. Enter on 7th Street. PARK & PLAY for $5 at FIGat7th with retail store or eatery validation. The structure is open 24 hours and parking validation is valid for up to 12 hours.

Go Metro

Metro will operate 24-hour, overnight service on Metro Rail, plus Orange and Silver Lines on New Year’s Eve with free fares from 9 p.m. on December 31, 2018 to 2 a.m. on January 1, 2019.

While the Metro Red/Purple Line to Civic Center/Grand Park Station exits directly into Grand Park, Pershing Square Station and Union Station are also within walkable distance (and might be less crowded!)